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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-26), Primis Financial's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.70%.
The industry rank for Primis Financial's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
FRST's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 75.79% of 1590
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 17.2
vs FRST: 38.70
Primis Financial (NAS:FRST) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Primis Financial 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
FRST vs FCBM, RVRF, MVBF: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Primis Financial's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Primis Financial 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Primis Financial's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primis Financial's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Primis Financial (NAS:FRST) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Primis Financial (FRST) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 38.70% as of Aug. 26, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Primis Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Primis Financial ranks #385 out of 1590 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Primis Financial's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Primis Financial's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.70%. The Banks industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 17.20. Primis Financial's value of 38.70% is 125% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primis Financial ranks #385 out of 1590 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Primis Financial has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primis Financial's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to FCBM and RVRF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Primis Financial ranks #385 out of 1590 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Primis Financial in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 17.20. Primis Financial's value of 38.70% is 125% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Banks company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Banks companies is 17.20, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Primis Financial's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 38.70% is 125% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Primis Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 17.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primis Financial's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primis Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primis Financial (FRST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.46, compared to a current price of $16.11 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.70% and 125% above the Banks industry median of 17.20. Primis Financial's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Primis Financial (FRST), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.70% as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Primis Financial (FRST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primis Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.11 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.46.
GuruFocus considers Primis Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRST:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 38.70%
GF Value™: $12.46 vs. price of $16.11 (29.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 125% above the Banks median (#385 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Primis Financial Corp is the bank holding company for Primis Bank, providing financial services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. Primis Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking services, It focuses on making loans secured mainly by commercial real estate and other types of secured and unsecured commercial loans to small and medium-sized businesses in several industries, as well as loans to individuals for a variety of purposes. The company has two reportable segments: Primis Bank. This segment specializes in providing financing services to businesses in various industries along with consumer and residential loans to individuals. Primis Mortgage. This segment specializes in originating mortgages in a majority of the U.S. The revenue is from Primis Bank.
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